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New at Walmart: Duck Shelf Liner

April 1, 2013 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate Leave a Comment

When someone mentions the Duck brand I immediately think “Duck” tape!  I’ve done some fun things with that stuff over the last year, like decorating some Halloween Jack O Lanterns and making a custom magnetic locker set for Princess.  And of course around the house we also Duck tape to do all sorts of expedient… Keep Reading

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Review: Oral B Professional Care 1000

February 4, 2013 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate Leave a Comment

I’m a big believer in regular dental care–I guess it’s because my mom was always big on it.  Growing up she made sure all five of us went to the dentist every 6 months.  We got fluoride treatments, regular x-rays and when they first came out with those dental sealants for your rear molars she… Keep Reading

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Review: Quaker Perfect Portions Oatmeal

January 31, 2013 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate Leave a Comment

Oatmeal seems to be one of those things that you either love or you hate. Princess and I love a nice warm bowl of oatmeal in the morning. Buddy and Yankee Bill? Not so much!  Oh well, their loss–and more oatmeal for us! Not only is oatmeal tasty (or at least I think so) but… Keep Reading

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Why I Love ALDI — At The Holidays and Everyday!

January 1, 2013 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 9 Comments

I love ALDI. Good food. Great prices. What’s not to love? So when I was given the chance to get a $25 ADLI gift certificate and the chance to talk to you all about ALDI, well, to say I jumped on it would probably be understating it 🙂 For those of you not familiar with… Keep Reading

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Review: Faded Glory Fleece Bonded Hoodie and Danskin Sport Fleece

December 19, 2012 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 1 Comment

When the weather turns cold, you just want to snuggle into something soft and warm.  A big fuzzy robe, a nice thick blanket, PJ’s fresh out of the dryer.  There is something so comforting about being nice and toasty while the wind roars outside! If you want to give someone that warm snuggly feeling this… Keep Reading

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Maytag Moms~Time to Talk Fridge!

December 1, 2012 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 3 Comments

I’m a Maytag Mom Ambassador-which means that I received an entire new kitchen suite of Maytag appliances!  The idea is that I give these items a real life, full bore ahead trial and share my experiences with all of you.  This month I’m talking about the Maytag Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator with Spill Catcher Shelves.  So pretty,… Keep Reading

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Using the “Bluebird” American Express Card

November 30, 2012 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 74 Comments

So a month ago I told you all about the Bluebird card–a new debit card alternative from Walmart & American Express.  They asked me not only to tell you all about the card, but to use it for a month and then talk about the experience. Well, it’s a month 🙂  As you remember, I… Keep Reading

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My Kitchen Arrived! ~Maytag Moms

November 1, 2012 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 6 Comments

Remember this summer when I told you that I had been chosen as a Maytag Mom Kitchen Ambassador?  Well it arrived about a month ago, and I love it!  The  Maytag Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator with Spill Catcher Shelves the 6.2 cu. Ft. Capacity Electric Range with Triple-Choice and Speed Heat Elements and the Maytag Jetclean Plus… Keep Reading

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Review: Gingerbread Oreos

October 24, 2012 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate Leave a Comment

I just love trying new things. And I love Oreos–so I was right on the offer from Walmart to try out the new limited edition Gingerbread Oreos. Gingerbread is such a fun seasonal flavor. It’s just one of those things–the leaves change color, the air turns slightly damp, the thermometer starts to drop and suddenly… Keep Reading

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Review and Giveaway: Rubbermaid 2-in-1 Recycler

April 30, 2012 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 48 Comments

Here at the Frugal Upstate household we recycle.  Plastic and glass we don’t plan on re-using go to the curb every other Tuesday.  Paper as well.  We compost-even the centers of toilet paper tubes and dryer lint go outside to the compost pile.  Food scraps get fed to the dog, composted, or fed to the… Keep Reading

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About Frugal Upstate

About Frugal Upstate

I’m Jenn –an Upstate NY wife, mom, blogger and veteran. I talk very fast, read constantly, take on too much and make plenty of mistakes. I’m a real person, not perfection. I love to talk about the frugal lifestyle, “Village Homesteading”, living a more sustainable lifestyle and being prepared for all the curves life throws at you.

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